E3 2002: NBA ShootOut 2003

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989 takes to the courts for old-fashioned B-Ball.

By IGN Staff

A hit sports offering on PlayStation One, NBA ShootOut has been rather quiet the last couple of years. Released under the shadow of Sega and EA Sports mighty franchises, 989's court dribbler hasn't seen too much action. But if ShootOut's developers have their way, it'll be back up with the big boys with this year's version.

Like all 989 games this year, Career mode has arrived and will pit player-created characters in full seasons as well as summer and developmental League seasons. Practice Mode will let you try out any of your moves and shots from anywhere on the court, and actually increase your players skill over time in an RPG-esque twist.

Other neat little features, like customizing your own dunk animations or putting together over 450 team specific plays, and improved visual goodies like tattoos, bandannas, and other personal effects, should help build on a solid foundation that powered the PSOne franchise.

Gameplay is still up in the air and is expected to match last year's rev hoop for hoop, but we'll know for sure later this week, when playable versions hit the showroom floor. Check back with us shortly, for the full scoop.